TANIKA PRADHAN

Senior Account Director

TANIKA PRADHAN

Senior Account Director

Tanika Pradhan is a seasoned strategic communications leader with a proven track record of driving high-stakes public affairs and integrated campaigns for complex clients. As Senior Account Director at ROKK Solutions, she leads cross-disciplinary teams in shaping narratives, advancing policy priorities, and securing impactful media outcomes in major national U.S. publications and local and industry trades. Her efforts have secured national awards and legislative victories on her clients’ behalf and she was recognized by PRNEWS as a “Rising Star” for her professional achievements.

With deep expertise in data-informed strategy, Tanika combines quantitative insights with tactical execution to meet organizational goals, anticipate reputational risks, and influence key audiences across political, corporate, and public sectors. At ROKK, she plays a leadership role in the firm’s Social Threat Analysis and Response (STAR) team, advising major corporations on systems and frameworks for effective internal and external decision-making during critical moments.

Tanika’s strategic acumen was honed through agency experience at Weber Shandwick, where she contributed to analytics-driven communications for a wide range of clients. Originally from Kathmandu, Nepal, she brings a global perspective shaped by living and working across three countries. She holds a Master’s degree in Communications, Culture and Technology from Georgetown University. 

WHY TANIKA BELONGS IN THE ROOM

01

She’s a strategizer.

Tanika excels at building and operationalizing communications strategies, grounding decision-making in both qualitative insight and quantitative analysis. She is particularly skilled at integrating reputational, policy, and stakeholder considerations into broader public affairs strategy.

02

She brings a structured, 360° approach to execution.

Known for her disciplined execution, Tanika brings a rigorous, systems-oriented approach that streamlines processes, increases efficiency, and strengthens performance across client campaigns and ROKK’s internal operations.

03

She is passionate about driving community impact.

Tanika brings a principled commitment to impact informed by firsthand experience. Following the devastating earthquakes in her home country of Nepal, she led a fundraising initiative that mobilized resources quickly and raised $10,000 in support of relief efforts.

GOOD TO KNOW

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:

3.5 (yes, there’s a story there)

HIDDEN TALENT:

She can finish a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle in 7 hours.

PASSION:

Cake. Any kind of cake.

FUN FACT

Writing is in her DNA. Her great-grandfather was among Nepal’s most esteemed poets.